Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should obesity be treated as a disease?
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Obesity is a disease

This position holds that obesity should be classified as a disease. It argues obesity meets the definition of a disease, has significant harmful effects on the body, and contributes to thousands of deaths, much as recognised illnesses do.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. Obesity has significant impacts on the body
    Heart disease, clogged arteries, and respiratory issues are a few of many symptoms of obesity.
  2. By definition, obesity is a disease
    Disease - 'a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific signs or symptoms or that affects a specific location and is not simply a direct result of physical injury.'